Renault Laguna (1994 - 2001) - 1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change

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Mon 12 May 2008 10:07
1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change - disco dave
just changed clutch. now it wont start. not getting any petrol. have sucked some through. was working perfectly before. is it the petrol pump ? are there any test i can do to find out. or have i knocked some sensor off somewhere? any ideas welcome.
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Mon 12 May 2008 10:12
1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change - Collos25
Check the flywheel sensor.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 12/05/2008 at 11:23

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Mon 12 May 2008 11:21
1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change - disco dave
thanks for the info, can the flywheel sensor stop the petrol pump working? how do you check it? look for loose conections or what?.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 12/05/2008 at 11:23

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Mon 12 May 2008 12:03
1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change - jc2
The flywheel sensor tells the ECU that the engine is rotating and to turn on the fuel pump.
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Mon 12 May 2008 13:22
1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change - Screwloose

Check the inertia switch.
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Mon 12 May 2008 15:37
1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change - disco dave
inertia switch? where is that please.
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Mon 12 May 2008 15:43
1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change - Screwloose

Just behind the N/S strut top. Square rubber top.
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Mon 12 May 2008 16:42
1999 1.6 wont start after clutch change - disco dave
found it looked like a switch under the rubber cover. presed it engine started straight away.great information. when i looked in the haynes i could not find it any where.thanks again.
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